Further support

Once you have decided to apply for a fellowship, our 'Preparing Successful Fellowship Applications' workshop, Funders showcases, one-to-one support and mock interviews provide help and guidance.

Fellowships aim to facilitate research independence - some help people train or transition into a new area, some promote international mobility, and some support people returning to work after a career break or working part-time.

The tables below list fellowships under several categories with links to the funders’ web pages, deadlines and details about who is eligible to apply.

Using the tables

  • Always check the funders’ websites for further details – dates and information can change
  • If you are calculating your eligibility and have had career breaks or have worked part-time at any point, remember to include this in your calculation.
  • You might be subject to additional criteria. Always check the funders’ websites for further details.
  • If interview dates are not listed, this means that the funder does not advertise this information or the information wasn’t available when the table was updated.
  • This list is not comprehensive but includes many UK funding sources. Ask colleagues in your department if they know of additional funding sources in your field. International colleagues might know of fellowships available in other countries.
  • In addition to this resource, you can use GRANTfinder or ECR Central - websites where you can search for international funding opportunities and sign up for tailored email bulletins. 
  • Always check the funders’ websites for further details – dates and information can change

Download the PDF version: Fellowship Opportunities Table 2025‌‌

Fellowships Categories